Halloween was confusing. All my life my parents said, "Never take candy from strangers." And then they dressed me up and said, "Go beg for it." I didn't know what to do. I'd knock on people's doors and go, "Trick or treat . . . no thank you." -Rita Rudner

The First Day of Fall lands on the autumnal equinox in the northern hemisphere. Fall lasts from the autumnal equinox (in September) to the Winter Solstice (in December). Before the 16th century, harvest was the term usually used to refer to the season.

The fairs and festivals of summer are winding down, and appropriately, today is the day that the waffle iron was patented in 1869; perfect for those waffle and ice cream sandwiches we have been enjoying all summer.

Eggs are inexpensive, convenient, easy to prepare, versatile, and tasty. They can be hard boiled, fried, poached, scrambled, griddled, or combined with your favorite ingredients to make a custom omelet.

Nutritious, delicious, and easy to prepare, salads are among the most healthy and versatile foods around. The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS), an Atlanta-based trade association, welcomes May as National Salad Month and encourages creativity when incorporating a salad into your healthy eating regimen.

"There is nothing like a beef burger--the aroma, the sizzle, the juiciness. And it just so happens that the entire month of May is dedicated to hamburgers." - National Cattlemen's Beef Association.

In honor of National Hamburger Day Month, we challenge you to explore the area's best burgers with a month long “Burger Lunch Tour.” Who has the best burgers in town? We want to know! Is it a restaurant or your loved one who has cornered the best recipe in our area?

Harvest time is here! Pack up the kids and head to the nearest pumpkin patch for family fun adventures filled with hayrides, corn mazes, and pick-your-own pumpkins and gourds. Not only are they great for carving and adding that special touch to your holiday decorating, pumpkins are great for eating too!

Two major hunting seasons are in full swing, joining a few small game seasons. Deer Archery, Turkey Archery and Firearms, Squirrel, Rabbit, and Dove Seasons are all here for the taking. Have you purchased your permits yet?